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04-09-2008, 11:46 AM
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Just because Appling is from the D that does not mean he's like Chris Webber, Malik Hairston, Joe Crawford, CDR, or Ramar Smith. Unless Ed Martin rises from the dead...  |
Ed Martin has been dead for years now. Well before all but one kid on your list.
World Wide Wes is the guy behind Raymar, Malik and CDR. Dont know about Crawford.
That being said, I have had talks with someone that is paid to evaluate basketball players and this person can not heap enough praise on Appling. Every time I see this person who is one of my better friends, he has a new story about the greatness of Appling. Said kid is LIGHTS OUT!! He has also said he would be surprised if Appling is not a  .
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04-09-2008, 01:41 PM
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BTW, Future Spartan are you a recruit yourself?
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I hope to be i am a sophomore from NC, and diehard G&W.
Dont hear much about MSU around here, but all i talk about is the Spartans.
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04-09-2008, 03:18 PM
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I hope to be i am a sophomore from NC, and diehard G&W.
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04-09-2008, 04:24 PM
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I hope to be i am a sophomore from NC, and diehard G&W.
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That's great! Good luck. Are you a basketball player I take it? If so, are you getting major interest from schools which leads you to believe you might be the calibur of player MSU recruits? If so, that's great.
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04-21-2008, 08:12 PM
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The commitment of Nix should really help getting this kid
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04-21-2008, 10:47 PM
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The commitment of Nix should really help getting this kid
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Hopefully they get along well.
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04-22-2008, 11:57 AM
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The commitment of Nix should really help getting this kid
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Can anyone speak to the relationship between these two??? Any influence...?
I heard Appling was practically in the bag so I doubt it matters... notice I said practically so don't rip...I know nothing is a guarantee...
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04-28-2008, 11:26 AM
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Playing his third game in a row, Michigan guard Keith Appling didn't have his best game in front of us. The locals have raved about his play and word is he went for 30-plus and 20-something in the two prior games to our viewing. He's a scoring point guard with a wiry frame. Word is Michigan State is very strong with him. The Spartans just landed a commitment from his 2009 high school teammate Derrick Nix last week.
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04-28-2008, 12:50 PM
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That's good news. I hope that (poor showing in front of the Rivals folks on Day 3) keeps his ranking down. The last thing I want at this point is for Keith to blow up to 5 star status and have every Roy, Bill, Mike and Billy recruiting him.
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04-28-2008, 12:57 PM
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Nix commitment cant hurt!
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04-28-2008, 01:15 PM
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That's good news. I hope that (poor showing in front of the Rivals folks on Day 3) keeps his ranking down. The last thing I want at this point is for Keith to blow up to 5 star status and have every Roy, Bill, Mike and Billy recruiting him.
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I think this was the report i read where he was playing like his 3rd game in 2 hours or something like that. Really hope we land this guy he sounds like the 2010 version of Rose.
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04-28-2008, 01:43 PM
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I think this was the report i read where he was playing like his 3rd game in 2 hours or something like that. Really hope we land this guy he sounds like the 2010 version of Rose.
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Wow, no pressure here. Only comparing him to Derrick Rose, the probably #2 pick in the draft.
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04-28-2008, 01:58 PM
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For those you have seen him play in person (not what you read on Rivals/Scouts/Message boards)...
What type of player is Appling? And what position will he likely play in college?
With his height at 6' 3", he can play both PG and SG, but which is his game more suited for?
Who would you compare his game to? I know some people on this board have thrown out Derrick Rose, but realistically is he more of a taller Kalin Lucas or Chris Allen or Summers or someone completely different.
Thanks for your help!!
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04-28-2008, 03:16 PM
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I think this was the report i read where he was playing like his 3rd game in 2 hours or something like that. Really hope we land this guy he sounds like the 2010 version of Rose.
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Don't be crazy. I wouldnt go that far. Not even close. He doesn't have the athleticism or explosiveness of a Rose or a Gordon.
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04-28-2008, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Green & White 4 Life
For those you have seen him play in person (not what you read on Rivals/Scouts/Message boards)...
What type of player is Appling? And what position will he likely play in college?
With his height at 6' 3", he can play both PG and SG, but which is his game more suited for?
Who would you compare his game to? I know some people on this board have thrown out Derrick Rose, but realistically is he more of a taller Kalin Lucas or Chris Allen or Summers or someone completely different.
Thanks for your help!!
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From what I've seen, he seems like more of a shorter Manny Harris.
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04-28-2008, 04:21 PM
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From what I've seen, he seems like more of a shorter Manny Harris.
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I think he has a better outside shot...not like he is great or anything, but I think if guys give him the three, he can hit it. But, yes, it does seem he has Manny's slashing ability.
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04-28-2008, 04:52 PM
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I think this was the report i read where he was playing like his 3rd game in 2 hours or something like that. Really hope we land this guy he sounds like the 2010 version of Rose.
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He's nowhere near as athletic as Rose.
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For those you have seen him play in person (not what you read on Rivals/Scouts/Message boards)...
What type of player is Appling? And what position will he likely play in college?
With his height at 6' 3", he can play both PG and SG, but which is his game more suited for?
Who would you compare his game to? I know some people on this board have thrown out Derrick Rose, but realistically is he more of a taller Kalin Lucas or Chris Allen or Summers or someone completely different.
Thanks for your help!!
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He's a combo guard for sure (think Charlie Bell without the ridiculous rebounding ability). Fantastic defender, can do it all offensively-handle, distribute, shoot. Ideally, I'd like to have him at SG because he'd give you a second very good handler on the court with whoever (yes, I'm talking to you, Ray McCallum) is playing PG.
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04-28-2008, 05:42 PM
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Appling has a way better long range shot that Manny.
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04-28-2008, 08:10 PM
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Appling has a way better long range shot that Manny.
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A little better, maybe. Way better? 
Don't kid yourself slick...Keith's outside shot needs work. It's not as smooth or as reliable as it needs to be. Make no mistake, he was streaky this past year from behind the arc...and not Korie Lucious or Chris Allen streaky either. His perimeter shooting performances in the semis and finals at the Bres were poor. I think he was a combined 1 of 7 or 1 of 8 from three.
Fortunately, the penetration game is his bread and butter and that area of his game is lights out. He has plenty of time to put in the neccessary work on his jumper.
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04-28-2008, 09:23 PM
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From what I've seen, he seems like more of a shorter Manny Harris.
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I knew from the moment I read this that Slick would be coming to Appling's defense.
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04-28-2008, 09:56 PM
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A little better, maybe. Way better?
Don't kid yourself slick...Keith's outside shot needs work. It's not as smooth or as reliable as it needs to be. Make no mistake, he was streaky this past year from behind the arc...and not Korie Lucious or Chris Allen streaky either. His perimeter shooting performances in the semis and finals at the Bres were poor. I think he was a combined 1 of 7 or 1 of 8 from three.
Fortunately, the penetration game is his bread and butter and that area of his game is lights out. He has plenty of time to put in the neccessary work on his jumper. |
 
Everything I read people rave about Applings outside shot.
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